• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
GO TO EXPAT LIVING SINGAPORE
GET OUR NEWSLETTER

Expat Living Hong Kong HomepageExpat Living Hong Kong

Moving to Hong Kong and not sure where to start? Expat Living is the essential lifestyle guide to living in Hong Kong.

Login Pelcro Shop

Menu
  • Living In Hong Kong
      • Living Here
      • Where To Live
      • Schools
      • For Guys
        • Win a dinner for 2 at Basin (worth $2,000)
        • SCMP Posties summer camps - journalismInteractive camps for budding journalists – and more!
        • Exciting summer programmes for kids – in HK and abroad!
        • Horoscopes for June 2023!
      • View all
    Close
  • Things To Do
      • Things To Do
      • What’s On/Calendar
      • Competitions & Offers
        • Designing Circularity ExhibitionTop 35 Best Things To Do In Hong Kong This Weekend
        • Horoscopes for June 2023!
        • 10 things about the Dragon Boat Festival 
        • What to watch this month – Netflix & more!
      • View all
    Close
  • Kids
      • Activities & Things To Do
      • Education & Enrichment
      • Health & Wellness
      • Mums & Babies
      • Podcasts
        • SCMP Posties summer camps - journalismInteractive camps for budding journalists – and more!
        • Exciting summer programmes for kids – in HK and abroad!
        • International schools in Hong Kong - HKABest International Schools In Hong Kong, Primary to Secondary
        • Choosing a university and finding the right fit
      • View all
    Close
  • Homes
      • Home Décor
      • Readers Homes
        • BoConcept Danish furniture and interior design services in Hong Kong - roomsetBoConcept celebrates a decade in Hong Kong!
        • Home design and décor tips - ginger jarsHow to bring your living room to life!
        • Rebecca, Brian and daughter Billie in their newly renovated Fortress Hill homeTransforming a Hidden Gem in Fortress Hill
        • Horizon Plaza stores - Indigo Living Boston Brownstone CollectionOur guide to furniture shopping at Horizon Plaza
      • View all
    Close
  • Travel
      • Short Breaks
      • Further Afield
        • Boat sailing around the PhilippinesSailing the Philippine archipelago
        • Pets and Planes: 5 Things to Consider
        • Sri Lanka - Where to go for a girls tripWhere to go for a girls’ trip
        • Best Surf Breaks in Southeast Asia - padang padangBest Surf Breaks in Southeast Asia
      • View all
    Close
  • Wine & Dine
      • Recipes & Groceries
      • Bars & Restaurants
        • Ruby Tuesday Hong Kong - burger mealTaste Test Burger Edition #2: Ruby Tuesday
        • Win a dinner for 2 at Basin (worth $2,000)
        • Beef & Liberty burgers in Hong Kong - Falafel burgerTaste Test Burger Edition #1 Beef & Liberty
        • Seafood restaurant in Hong Kong - Lobster Shack4 restaurants to satisfy your cravings
      • View all
    Close
  • Style & Beauty
      • Fashion
      • Hair & Beauty
        • hair treatment at Glow Salon in Hong Kong4 hairdressers and their styling solutions
        • Considering getting hair extensions?
        • Paraben-free skincare for men
        • Skincare anti-ageing products, overnight creams, face and eye serumsTried and Tested: Anti-ageing Products 
      • View all
    Close
  • Health & Fitness
      • Medical & Dental
      • Fitness
      • Wellness
        • 11 great gyms & studios to keep in shape
        • recurrent miscarriages – causes, risk factors, ivf treatmentHealth help: A focus on recurrent miscarriage
        • lung cancer - symptoms and treatmentLung Cancer: 8 Common Myths
        • Osteopathy in Hong KongOsteopathy for Body Aches & Pains
      • View all
    Close
  • Shop
    • Magazine
    • Advertise With Us
    • Close

Champagne and cheese? Yes, please!

15 May, 2017 by Expat Living 1 Min Read

https://expatliving.hk/champagne-cheese-pairing/

When it comes to sheer indulgence, it’s hard to beat champagne and cheese. Who doesn’t enjoy kicking back with a flute of champers and some fine French fromage? This year’s Le French GourMay food and wine festival is featuring the renowned Champagne region in France.

Champagne and cheese make a decadent pairing
Champagne and cheese make a decadent pairing

The festival is showcasing the breadth and extent of the produce from the region with workshops and masterclasses advising on how to get the best from a glass of bubbles, ensuring we can all make the most of the region’s fare.

While red wine and cheese is a common pairing, experts will tell you that champagne is actually an excellent accompaniment to cheese, with the bubbles bringing out the best in the flavour.

So, what goes with what when it comes to pairing some sparkling and cheese? There are definitely some specific ways to make the most of the flavours of both, as well as impress your guests with your sophisticated palate.

A basic starting point to remember is that the stronger the cheese, the heavier the drop should be.

champagne and cheese: The stronger the cheese, the heavier the champagne should be
The stronger the cheese, the heavier the champagne should be
  • If you like a crisp, fruity Extra Brut or Brut champagne, then it’s recommended you pair it with a creamy brie. This cheese can be heavy and a crisp glass can cut through quite nicely.
  • Prefer rich and intensely flavoured blue cheeses? Sweet champagne goes really well with these, as it provides a contrast to balance out the flavour. A rosé can be a good palate cleanser for a blue.
  • If you’re a fan of a Parmigiano-Reggiano, pair it with a bold, vintage drop. Vintage champagnes are blended from wines only produced in the same year.
  • Goat’s cheese may not float everyone’s boat but, if you do enjoy it, then you should pair it with a well-aged reserve that has a robust flavour and long-lasting taste.

This article was brought to you by:

Le French GourMay. The festival runs from 1 to 31 May, with events all over town | frenchgourmay.com

Want to know more? Check out our Wine & Dine section!

Categories: Recipes & Groceries Wine & Dine

Get the latest events, stories and special offers sent to your inbox
Get the latest events, stories and special offers sent to your inbox

You May Also Like

Ruby Tuesday Hong Kong - burger meal

Taste Test Burger Edition #2: Ruby Tuesday

Beef & Liberty burgers in Hong Kong - Falafel burger

Taste Test Burger Edition #1 Beef & Liberty

Win a dinner for 2 at Basin (worth $2,000)

Primary Sidebar

  • COMPETITIONS & OFFERS
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Subscribe

© 2023 Expat Living Hong Kong, All Rights Reserved.